US Patent: 3,749,335
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| Autopilot System Controlling Entry of a Craft Into Forbidden Zones
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Patentee:
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| Thurston V. Williams (exact or similar names) - Wilton, Hillsborough County, NH |
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| Not known to have been produced |
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Patent Dates:
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Oct. 23, 1970 |
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Jul. 31, 1973 |
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Joel Havens
"Vintage Machinery" entry for O.K. Tool Co., Inc.
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Description: |
| Abstract:
In combination with the autopilot system of an aircraft an onboard control system inaccessible to the pilot responds to ground transmitted or onboard computed geographical position signals to restrict pilot heading or descent maneuvers when the aircraft enters a forbidden geographical zone. |
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